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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.16, 525.35 and 235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.16, 525.35 and 235.06 is: 351.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.16 : 525.35 = 235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.16/525.35 = 235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.16x = 525.35 × 235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.16x = 123,488.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,488.05/351.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.66

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